FACE TO FACE with a DIAMONDBACK RATTLESNAKE! How to DEAL with VENOMOUS SNAKES

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6 жыл бұрын

Consider this a rattlesnake PSA. Love em or hate em, if a scrawny guy like me can deal with them, you should be able to too. It's always smarter and more noble to live and let live instead of reaching for the shovel, especially when the majority of rattlesnake bites occur when the snake is under attack. Our wildlife is a treasure to be protected at all costs.
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@AfroHerpkeeper 6 жыл бұрын

Guest appearance by a tarantula hawk wasp at 6:15

@hollyrobinson5443 5 жыл бұрын

That's insane!

@MartinWhelan02 5 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂 friendly neighbourhood tarantula hawk

@animeaunty 5 жыл бұрын

I find it interesting that this wasp is completely harmless to all other critters until it's time to reproduce. Lives it's life eating plant stuff but then it kills a tarantula n a horrible way for its young. What a dichotomy.

@mckinleymathis8720 6 жыл бұрын

Snakes are just so misunderstood, I wish ppl could understand them and treat them with respect.

@reptiles.rule.everyday7003 6 жыл бұрын

Couldn't have said it better myself

@MistaJGames 4 жыл бұрын

sadly if it doesnt have 4 legs and fur, its automatically dangerous :/ I've had people call my bearded dragon venomous and poisonous before.. people can be quite stupid

@JustLisaLife 4 жыл бұрын

Honestly, I rationally know that. I'm still so fucking afraid of them and I can't stop those feelings, but yeah, definitely misunderstood animals

@RenAsterion 4 жыл бұрын

@@JustLisaLife my advice? just watch snake videos and learn about them. most fear is born from a lack of knowledge, so the more you know, the more likely you are to overcome your fear. :)

@cattycorner8 3 жыл бұрын

I love snakes...it's spiders that freak me out! lol- they are sneaky... I catch and release spiders, though

@flashingdrake7221 5 жыл бұрын

I love how aggressively he said "stop killing snakes." like you could hear the angry face >:( which I agree with obviously, I've changed my parents mind and a lot of my family members typically call me when they encounter a snake

@harranboy 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome PSA on rattlesnakes man! What blows my mind is how misunderstood these guys are. The only deaths caused by these creatures is because of a human grabbing them with bare hands for religious purposes, or trying to kill the snake.

@EpicHerping 6 жыл бұрын

"I can hear a few southern commenters shaking their heads already" 😂😂😂

@AfroHerpkeeper 6 жыл бұрын

It's audible

@EpicHerping 6 жыл бұрын

@@AfroHerpkeeper Ik, i just thought it was funny and quoted it from the vid.

@AfroHerpkeeper 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah I gotcha, the sound of southern head-shaking is what's audible

@EpicHerping 6 жыл бұрын

@@AfroHerpkeeper oh 😂 yeah ikr i can here them saying while shaking their heads "now that ain't true, it's says is the holy book of god that snakes are the spawn of the devil"

@walkerfloyd7145 5 жыл бұрын

AfroHerpkeeper my family is exactly like that. “Just stay away from it” “he got fangs, don’t he?” FACEPALM

@goldengirl9845 6 жыл бұрын

I’m from Tx and I actually agree that not all snakes have the temperament of striking just cause they want too. Just like any animal in this world you have docile and then you have some that have moodiness. I respect what you do. That being said I am terrified of rattlesnakes but seeing him back up gave me a lot of understanding that they usually are not just trying to get you. Most snake bites may happen because you step on them or get to close where they think I gotta protect myself. Now I won’t be looking for them and messing with them at all but they deserve respect just like any other animal. Ps your Afro is BA

@honeysickle 8 ай бұрын

girl, you really are golden!

@ItsWeebs 5 жыл бұрын

“As you can see and hear, I’ve really pissed this guy off” 😅😭

@Sokolva 4 жыл бұрын

"Can you quiet it down please? Thank you." XD

@HHLucifer666 5 жыл бұрын

My normal day: wake up, watch reptile videos, eat, watch more reptile videos, go to bed Daniel Carter’s normal day: casually plays with a rattlesnake

@bugsandhugs1466 6 жыл бұрын

And just a PSA, be careful handling snakes you can't identify. Always proceed with caution.

@HHLucifer666 5 жыл бұрын

When I was in the Boy Scouts, they gave me a good rule of thumb that went something along the lines of treat every snake bite like it’s venomous because when was the last time you saw a snake brush it’s teeth?

@kolesaurusdickinsoni364 6 жыл бұрын

They really are beautiful animals, I live in the range of the Eastern diamond back

@professionalcommenter 6 жыл бұрын

I love watching your videos and learning about various creatures! You are an exceptional speaker and educator! You will go far in your field! Your passion and love for what you do is so evident and inspiring!

@spamoons 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome job! Thanks for educating people on what they should already know! Not an attitude, more people get bitten by dogs. Great video thanks

@noahshomeforstrangeandeduc4431 5 жыл бұрын

"no step on snek"

@GavinMagnusOfficial 4 жыл бұрын

Afroherpkeeper there

@joerectifier Жыл бұрын

Excellent video, young fella. You showed respect, care in handling your subject and direct information without trying to be some kind of luxurious KZfaq personality. I am trying to educate myself on encounters with snakes…..and have watched many many videos. Yours was the best by far. Thank you and be careful out there 😊

@HerpEnthusiast 6 жыл бұрын

Education is key when dealing with misunderstood species like the rattlesnake. Another great video as always Dan!

@DR-eq6qe 5 жыл бұрын

You are so wonderful! Love your passion. God bless you 🙏🏻

@morganking5824 5 жыл бұрын

You are awesome!! I love watching your videos! You are so smart and I love your humor :)

@PrehistoricDragons 5 жыл бұрын

Hey man just subbed, Really dig the videos man Great content very informative!

@larockstar27 5 жыл бұрын

You are awesome! I'm in south texas & it's just so nice seeing this.

@SrZina-ps7uf 3 жыл бұрын

I love snakes. Thanks for you educational videos that help us understand these and other creatures. 🐍

@noahmorales9717 6 жыл бұрын

Really great, educational video!

@kaylapotter2024 5 жыл бұрын

You’re crazy haha, brave & fearless! I would be screaming lol. 😂

@abbytietgen7789 5 жыл бұрын

I don’t mind snakes but this guy strikes the fear of god into me for some reason

@hippiechef3336 4 жыл бұрын

Look at that 'S' curve! Hes got your number buddy!! Haha love that rattle. Totally goes against my Texan values but the rattle is awesome!

@NyteFryte 5 жыл бұрын

This guy is like my soulmate..

@belizeguy 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Impressive specimen. Our Cane Breaks in SC were always more aggressive than that beauty. Also had to worry about the mix of Toxins they had . While relocating one from the front of my property to the wild back part , I wanted the neighborhood kids to see and experience one live as most are dead when seen. Darn thing threw it self up out of the bottom of a 55 gallon trash can at them, so that was the end of that lesson . Closed the lid and took him to safety while the kids ran away squealing in terror ! Lesson learned. Leave them alone .

@allen480 Жыл бұрын

1. canebrake NOT cane break 2. Canebrake rattlesnakes are NOT always more aggressive. Just sayin.

@snakeshaw4264 6 жыл бұрын

love your videos. x x x

@Fallenfromgrace1990 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful snake.

@oscarzapata7327 6 жыл бұрын

awesome video

@patpatterson6073 6 жыл бұрын

Wow such a beautiful specimen! Would love to own a venomous reptile such as this, but a captive born one.

@noahkean6666 5 жыл бұрын

Yo, man I guess I’m a little bit late but my dream is to be herpotoligist don’t know how to spell it but keep up the good work and keep giving me KNOWLEDGE😁

@barkbarkgrrrsnarlbarkbarkb3975 5 жыл бұрын

One time there was a baby pigmy rattler on my porch and I called him divvy and my dad helped shew him out of the porch I hope dobby is a big healthy rattler now snakes are so Awsome and misunderstood

@Bunzboy-th2jj 6 жыл бұрын

Nice teaching skills

@MRBOBBY8706 6 жыл бұрын

Where can I find the whole theme song? It is so cool! Great video too! Keep up the passion!

@AfroHerpkeeper 6 жыл бұрын

It's linked in the description - Unity by TheFatRat

@guyncali2 5 жыл бұрын

Wireless Mic for outdoors? Great Videos!!

@ForestExotics 6 жыл бұрын

Nice

@Fairytale30299 5 жыл бұрын

Snake is not amused haha

@donnadickson3676 5 жыл бұрын

Cool bra

@cattycorner8 3 жыл бұрын

Not even believing you crawled under a house to get this guy! lol - jk Your parents did a great job raising you. They must be very, very proud. You are the Jacques Cousteau and Steve Irwin of herps!

@JacksExoticReptiles 3 жыл бұрын

How did you get your name out there to be one of those snake removal people? I’ve wanted to do that for awhile just didn’t know how to start.

@isaiahjackson4438 6 жыл бұрын

Danny, Danny? Yes Papa? Freehandling hots? No Papa. Telling lies? No Papa. Open your mouth. 👄 hahaha

@AfroHerpkeeper 6 жыл бұрын

I still haven't quite done that yet

@johnathanvollmere542 6 жыл бұрын

cool

@lucianaraimondi3580 6 жыл бұрын

feisty boi

@atroxarmy7239 4 жыл бұрын

Had big meal 😂 I love Atrox gotta young beautiful female 😁

@17hmr243 6 жыл бұрын

a pet for them cold nights just pop 1 under sheets keep ur feet warm

@professionalcommenter 6 жыл бұрын

"Crocidile Kyle" as people dub him, has managed to successfully breed and incubate 2 Chinese crocs. You probably already know that but if not, the channel is Kamp Kenan and it's pretty cool!

@bubbles6267 5 жыл бұрын

What’s the best advice for getting over a fear of snakes?

@GavinMagnusOfficial 4 жыл бұрын

go to Afroherpkeeper this channel its good

@meet_myherps8392 5 жыл бұрын

My step dad found a timber rattle snake around are dogs water bowl outside, and my dog step right over it!, but instead of calling animal control (were a southern family) he took a heavy feeder walking stick and killed it with a strike to the head, I felt so bad I did get to keep the rattle and skin though but a bad experience snakes aren't out to get you it literally crawled between my dogs legs and didn't strike or rattle it wasn't even aggressive

@johnathanvollmere542 6 жыл бұрын

and ferst like

@chiroquacker2580 5 жыл бұрын

The only snakes I usually see in my area are Southern Black Racers. I think one lives in my yard. Whenever I see it I salute, give him some space, and carry on. Snakes creep me out a bit but as long as I know the species It's okay.

@arandolph846 5 жыл бұрын

I am surprised that these rattlesnakes do not do well more than a mile or so from their original catching spot. Is this still true even if released to a known rattlesnake habitat? The two seconds of research (not a great source otherwise I'd post it) that I did suggests that the problem MIGHT be with finding a den to survive the winter is difficult. If this is the case, then why does releasing them within a mile of their original catching location allow them to still thrive? I recognize you or anyone may not have the answers to this question, but you seem more knowledgeable than me.

@apriltaylor6090 6 жыл бұрын

Where did you learn to handle snakes?

@AfroHerpkeeper 6 жыл бұрын

I'm self-taught, but I've been involved in my local reptile-keeping community for a number of years now and know quite a few venomous snake keepers

@crunchypb8987 4 жыл бұрын

Wya?!?!? We need new vids

@CcatVideogames 6 жыл бұрын

what if i tried petting it?

@xavierhorn9825 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah don't do that.

@CcatVideogames 6 жыл бұрын

lol, ik XD

@johnathanvollmere542 6 жыл бұрын

o ya 2 comment

@MotherOfWednesday 5 жыл бұрын

I thought lime was tick born....

@AfroHerpkeeper 5 жыл бұрын

Sure is, but every tick-covered rodent eaten decreases the total tick population

@thekarategirl5787 6 жыл бұрын

How often do people contact you to deal with wildlife problems on their property? IE: rattlesnake bothering the dog, etc.

@AfroHerpkeeper 6 жыл бұрын

When the snakes are active, sometimes once or twice a day. Usually once a week, and significantly less in winter

@allen480 Жыл бұрын

Actually it’s the dog bothering the rattler.

@filipwejderot6801 5 жыл бұрын

Are rattlesnakes venomous?

@AfroHerpkeeper 5 жыл бұрын

Yes. To a significant degree.

@SrZina-ps7uf 3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@CabMech 5 жыл бұрын

so why do you call yourself the afroherpkeeper

@AfroHerpkeeper 5 жыл бұрын

It's my distinguishing characteristic and what I do - "herp" is the scientific term for reptile/amphibian

@animalfunnyclips1828 6 жыл бұрын

STOP BULLYING SNAKES YOU MEANIE

@jennawest1701 6 жыл бұрын

First it to comment

@stephenspark9358 5 жыл бұрын

@John I subbed you ,even though you are a troll,do you live under a bridge to and have a fear of goats?

@schwarzschildradius3061 5 жыл бұрын

Are all white people with brown afros this peaceful